Operating Theatre Technician

Job Description

Maintain responsibility for the transportation of patients to and from the theatre and wards

Maintain procedure room/operating theatre equipment so as to ensure a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff

Ensure operating room table is wiped down, floor cleaned, linen and rubbish removed at conclusion of each procedure

Assist in the preparation of patient prior to surgery, e.g. pre-operative shave, patient positioning.

Ensure that patient is positioned securely and safely on the operating table prior to surgery and on the patient trolley at the completion of surgery

Provide assistance to medical and nursing staff

Promote patient safety at all times

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Be familiar with the correct operation of all equipment

Collect and return all necessary equipment for the procedure and patient safety